Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 76 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 58 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (R$ 4.31) | R$ 4.12 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | R 27 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.21 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.46 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.82 | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 4.61 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (R$ 31) | R$ 36 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.82 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (R$ 3.72) | R$ 3.42 | + 9% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 53% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,298 (R$ 3,444) | R$ 1,618 | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,056 (R$ 2,243) | R$ 1,081 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,169 (R$ 433) | R$ 369 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,246 (R$ 3,055) | R$ 1,425 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 4,374 (R$ 1,620) | R$ 865 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 524 (R$ 194) | R$ 493 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 392 (R$ 145) | R$ 113 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,928 (R$ 2,196) | R$ 1,517 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,487 (R$ 551) | R$ 413 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 55 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 130% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 742 (R$ 275) | R$ 200 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 526 (R$ 195) | R$ 173 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,118 (R$ 414) | R$ 314 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 924 (R$ 342) | R$ 205 | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 54% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 292,476 (R$ 108,344) | R$ 63,667 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (R$ 5.25) | R$ 4.09 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 680 (R$ 252) | R$ 167 | + 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 218 (R$ 81) | R$ 43 | + 87% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 47 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 184 (R$ 68) | R$ 49 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 387 (R$ 143) | R$ 155 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 35 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 23 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 46 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.25 | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (R$ 5.01) | R$ 4.70 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 85 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 21% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 301 (R$ 111) | R$ 89 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 117 (R$ 44) | R$ 36 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 699 (R$ 259) | R$ 130 | + 99% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 451 (R$ 167) | R$ 167 | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 34 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 24 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (R$ 5.82) | R$ 7 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,795 (R$ 4,369) | R$ 2,650 | + 65% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (R$ 0.78) | R$ 1.76 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 489 (R$ 181) | R$ 121 | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 52% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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